Beinn Drinisiadair

Hill, Mountain in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Beinn Drinisiadair

Lochan near Greosabhagh A lochan liberally sprinkled with water-lily leaves.
Lochan near Greosabhagh Credit: Anne Burgess

Beinn Drinisiadair is a prominent hill located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. With an elevation of 918 meters (3,012 feet), it is considered a Corbett, which is a Scottish hill between 2,500 and 3,000 feet in height.

Situated in the Northwest Highlands, Beinn Drinisiadair offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and glens. It is part of the Beinn Dearg group of hills, which includes several other Corbetts and Munros (Scottish mountains over 3,000 feet).

The ascent of Beinn Drinisiadair is achievable through various routes, each offering unique challenges and landscapes. The most popular approach is from the north, starting at the village of Strathcarron. This route takes hikers through heather-covered slopes and rocky terrain, leading to a narrow ridge that requires some scrambling skills. The final push to the summit rewards climbers with magnificent vistas across the Torridon and Fisherfield mountains.

The hill is known for its rugged and wild beauty, featuring steep slopes and rocky outcrops that attract experienced mountaineers and hillwalkers seeking a challenging adventure. The surrounding area is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, mountain hares, and golden eagles, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Beinn Drinisiadair is a must-visit destination for those seeking a true Highland experience. Its remote location and untouched wilderness offer a sense of solitude and tranquility, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it is conquering the summit or simply immersing oneself in the stunning natural surroundings, Beinn Drinisiadair is a captivating destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Beinn Drinisiadair Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.849045/-6.7696346 or Grid Reference NG1794. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lochan near Greosabhagh A lochan liberally sprinkled with water-lily leaves.
Lochan near Greosabhagh
A lochan liberally sprinkled with water-lily leaves.
Loch Harmasaig Most of this loch is hidden behind the knoll on the left.
Loch Harmasaig
Most of this loch is hidden behind the knoll on the left.
Loch nan Uidhean Typical 'Cnoc and Lochan' topography, with a small loch hemmed in by steeply dipping hummocky Lewisian gneiss.
Loch nan Uidhean
Typical 'Cnoc and Lochan' topography, with a small loch hemmed in by steeply dipping hummocky Lewisian gneiss.
Nameless Lochan That is to say, the map doesn't name it.
Nameless Lochan
That is to say, the map doesn't name it.
Loch Phlocrapoil This is one of the larger lochs on the route of the Golden Road.
Loch Phlocrapoil
This is one of the larger lochs on the route of the Golden Road.
Drinishader A bay on the west side of islet-studded Loch Tairbeart, the largest of the sea-lochs on the east side of Harris.
Drinishader
A bay on the west side of islet-studded Loch Tairbeart, the largest of the sea-lochs on the east side of Harris.
Loch Drinisiadair This is just the southern tip of one of the larger lochs in eastern Harris.
Loch Drinisiadair
This is just the southern tip of one of the larger lochs in eastern Harris.
In the driving seat of the Hattersley Mk1 at Drinisiadar Built in Keighley, West Yorkshire and one time Luddite bait the loom was designed by George Hattersley and from 1919 to the present has proved a godsend to the people of Harris.
In the driving seat of the Hattersley Mk1 at Drinisiadar
Built in Keighley, West Yorkshire and one time Luddite bait the loom was designed by George Hattersley and from 1919 to the present has proved a godsend to the people of Harris.
All trades their gear, tackle, and trim.. The loom and some of the products at the exhibition at Drinisiadar.
All trades their gear, tackle, and trim..
The loom and some of the products at the exhibition at Drinisiadar.
Original Harris Tweed Introduced to Harris in 1919 the Hattersley cottage loom which was manufactured by George Hattersley of Keighley, West Yorkshire and proved a godsend for the people of Harris.
Original Harris Tweed
Introduced to Harris in 1919 the Hattersley cottage loom which was manufactured by George Hattersley of Keighley, West Yorkshire and proved a godsend for the people of Harris.
Nostalgia's not what it used to be! If ever a poem ran in parallel with Yeats' Lake Isle of Innisfree then this is the one.
Nostalgia's not what it used to be!
If ever a poem ran in parallel with Yeats' Lake Isle of Innisfree then this is the one.
The Spinning Wheels of Harris Before you weave, first spin the wool.
The Spinning Wheels of Harris
Before you weave, first spin the wool.
Loch Harmasaig
Loch Harmasaig
Rough ground at Druim nan-Uidhean
Rough ground at Druim nan-Uidhean
Old pontoon equipment at Loch Harmasaig
Old pontoon equipment at Loch Harmasaig
The road to Greosabhagh A typical East Harris view - water and rock, rock and water.

Shots of parts of the island were used by Stanley Kubrick as the surface of Jupiter in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey.
The road to Greosabhagh
A typical East Harris view - water and rock, rock and water. Shots of parts of the island were used by Stanley Kubrick as the surface of Jupiter in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Islands and skerries off Drinishader Not quite a painted ship on a painted ocean, but close;  there is a fishing boat dead-centre in this image.
Islands and skerries off Drinishader
Not quite a painted ship on a painted ocean, but close; there is a fishing boat dead-centre in this image.
Gloraig Dhubh, Loch an Tairbeairt, Harris The northern (right hand) tip of Gloraig Dhubh, the larger skerry, and the whole of the smaller skerry lie within the grid square.
Gloraig Dhubh, Loch an Tairbeairt, Harris
The northern (right hand) tip of Gloraig Dhubh, the larger skerry, and the whole of the smaller skerry lie within the grid square.
Show me another place!

Beinn Drinisiadair is located at Grid Ref: NG1794 (Lat: 57.849045, Lng: -6.7696346)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///frantic.fidget.norms. Near Tarbert, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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Passing Place
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Harris Tweed and Knitwear
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Wheelchair: yes
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Beinn Dhrinisiadair
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Telephone
Booth: K6
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Operator: BT
Operator Wikidata: Q593786
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Street Lamp
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